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Prime Tree Care, Inc.
4.8(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Harvey, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2003

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"I had them remove multiple trees and trim multiple trees on my wooded lot and around the house perimeters. They were extremely professional and easy to work with. They did an amazing job. Many of my neighbors were very impressed and have already used them as well or will be using in the future."
Response time1 day
Response rate89%
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33 Tree Services
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Harvey, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

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Emergency services offered

"They were on time, had plenty of help and did a excellent job removing a very large tree. They were very professional and polite. I would encourage others to use them as well."
Call now at (708) 595-8718
Response time1 day
Response rate90%
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Gooseland Tree and Excavating
3.5(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Harvey, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

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We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!\nWe have been in business since 1998. We specialize in Excavation work residential and commercial as well as Lawn Maintenance & Tree Removal.

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Family Affairs Landscaping
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Stump - Remove

Serving Harvey, IL and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Greetings , we're a family owned business providing the best quality services possible for all lawn care & landscaping needs. Reliable, responsive and clean results done right at your door step or workplace. Big or small we do it all! Let us take care of your landscaping needs! \n

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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Generally, no, tree topping isn’t a good technique, and you should avoid using it in most cases. Tree topping may be the only good option to save a tree following severe damage after a storm, but in most other cases, it’s not the right choice. Tree topping can leave trees vulnerable to disease and further damage, and most pros will suggest against it.

A chainsaw is the best tool to cut down a tree, but you may also use a handsaw or ax. You may also want to use a lopper or pole saw to remove limbs before cutting down the tree. Wear chainsaw chaps and protective gear, including eyewear and earplugs if you use a chainsaw. Again, if you’re unsure about how to use this tool, this project may be one to skip.

Generally, you’ll want to prune back the trunk by 1 to 2 feet each year to promote bushy growth. Doing so concentrates vegetative buds closer to the bottom of the tree, where you can easily harvest fruit. For side shoots that are a year old, leave at least six leaves. 

Never remove more than 30% of a tree’s foliage during pruning—even if your tree is really overgrown. Removing this much foliage at a time could kill your tree.

If executed correctly your tree should survive after being transplanted to a new spot. However, effective transplanting requires six months, careful root pruning, safe transport to the new location, and replanting in prime soil conditions. You’ll also need an appropriately sized root ball for a complete tree transplant. A good rule of thumb is that, for every inch in diameter, your tree’s root ball needs to be around 11 inches. So a tree with a diameter of six inches needs a root ball of approximately 66 inches.

An unsafe tree can cause serious damage to your home and property, so tree inspections are important to ensure your home isn’t in danger from a nearby tree. Unhealthy trees can also be unsafe trees, as diseases and insect damage can compromise a tree’s stability, leading to potential damage and safety risks.

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